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MISSION
STATEMENT

THE RADIO & TELEVISION NEWS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (RTNA) is a non-profit organization of professional broadcast journalists dedicated to:

  • Protecting the public’s right-to-know and First Amendment rights of a free press through our advocacy efforts with government;

  • Facilitating effective and unobtrusive media coverage of important news events through our efforts coordinating pool cameras;

  • Promoting excellence in local broadcast journalism through our
    “Golden Mike Awards®”;

  • Providing a collegial forum for discussion of relevant issues facing the broadcast news industry through our special events;

  • Encouraging the development of excellent student journalists through our scholarship program.

Join us in this important work by becoming a member of the RTNA!

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RTNA
BOARD of DIRECTORS 2023

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OFFICERS

President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Kerry Brace
Oswaldo Borraez
Salvador Duran
Don Fair

Phil Farrar
Christina Gonzalez
Steve Gregory
Jodie Mena
Frank Mottek
Lance Orozco

Alex Silverman

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Lisa Derderian

Howard Fine
Michael Hollander
Nico Melendez
Rick Martinez
June Lockhart 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Maydie Encinas

CO-GENERAL COUNSEL

Royal Oakes
Patti Paniccia

 

SPECIAL CONSULTANT

Don Zachary

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Ernie Castelo

President

Chris Little

Kerry Brace

Paul Button

Maydie Encinas

Ernie Castelo

KFI-AM

KTLA-TV

KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV 

RTNA

Freelance Producer

KTLA-TV

KMEX-TV

Univision Network

Stringr Inc.

KOGO Radio

KTTV-TV

KFI-AM

KNBC-TV/KVEA-TV

790 KABC Radio

KCLU-AM/FM

KNX News 97.1 FM

PIO City of Pasadena

Fine Satellites and Fiber

PSSI LIVE Strategic TVP

Perceive Communications/Former TSA

Anaheim PD (Retired)

Associate Member Emeritus

Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP

Attorney

Law Offices of D.L. Zachary

ADVANCING A
FREE PRESS

The Radio and Television News Association of Southern California (RTNA) is a non-profit organization of professional broadcast journalist and advocates dedicated to protecting the public’s right-to-know and First Amendment rights of a free press through our advocacy efforts with government. The RTNA facilitates effective and unobtrusive media coverage of important news events through our efforts to co-ordinate pool cameras at important court cases, live celebrations and sensitive events like law enforcement and military memorials.  The RTNA provides a collegial forum for discussion of relevant issues facing the broadcast news industry through special events and encourages the development of excellent student journalists through our scholarship program.

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STATE OF MEDIA RELATIONS IN LA

For the first time in the history of the RTNA a survey was sent to reporters, videographers, editors and managers to assess the relationship between the LA Press Corps and the Los Angeles Police and Sheriff's Departments. The results were very interesting and have been used to lobby for change within both agencies.

If you ever experience an issue with access, parking, or unresolved conflict in the field, press the button and let us know about it. The RTNA's Media Access Committee will review your situation and be in touch.

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RTNA OUTREACH

The RTNA produces events year-round that promote the field of journalism. Members of our board volunteer to speak to students and participate in job fairs. The RTNA has created interactive seminars, lectures and mentor programs.

The RTNA also supports those who wish to pursue a career in journalism and communications through its scholarship program.

RTNA Scholarship Information

Scholarship President 

Ernie Castelo 

scholarship@rtna.org

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